The old saying–“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”–is absolutely true when it comes to legal advice; a little legal advice can go a long way in helping businesses avoid making decisions that could result in costly legal problems and lawsuits down the road. Large companies hire full-time lawyers to help avoid legal problems and manage litigation, but small and medium-sized businesses don’t not need full-time lawyers and may not have room in the budget to keep them on the payroll. Yet these businesses have some of the same legal needs as larger companies and could benefit greatly from having on demand access to the same high quality legal advice Fortune 1000 companies receive every day.
Rick Frawley spent a decade working as the General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer of a publicly traded, Fortune 1000 company. For ten years, his job was to identify potential legal problems and find solutions before they became real legal problems that could adversely impact the company’s bottom line or interfere with its strategic goals.
With our fair and reasonable hourly rates, our firm can provide you the General Counsel solutions you need at a fraction of what it would cost to keep a full-time lawyer on your payroll. Other work, such as contract review, can be done for a flat fee. Best of all, you can rest assured that we’re not going to nickel and dime you by passing along routine expenses like postage, long-distance, copies or legal research fees. Unless it’s an extraordinary expense, then it’s included in the firm’s hourly rate.
Contact Frawley Lytle to learn more about our General Counsel Solutions and how our services can be tailored to meet your company’s needs and budget.
Whether it’s a disgruntled employee, a competitor, or a customer, if you’re in business long enough, you’re probably going to get dragged into a lawsuit Whether you find yourself as the plaintiff or defendant, the question will be “What do I do now?” The answer is simple: Go grow your business and let Frawley Lytle handle the legal stuff.
When resolving disputes, we believe lawsuits, lawyers and legal fees should always be your last choice. But there are times when the other side doesn’t give you a choice.
Sometimes you are 100% right and the other side is being unreasonable. Other times, you might be willing to privately concede your company could have handled things a little differently, and the other side is trying to take advantage of the situation and being greedy. In either case, we’re prepared to take ownership of your legal problem so you can concentrate on your business.
Matt and Rick both began their careers practicing at national and international law firms where they successfully prosecuted and defended lawsuits throughout the country. For the next 10 years, Rick served as the General Counsel of a publicly traded, Fortune 1000 company where he was responsible for selecting, managing and paying outside legal counsel. In that capacity, he came to appreciate that it’s not necessarily the lawyer’s hourly rate, or even the number of hours spent by the lawyer, that matters. It’s all about value. Did the lawyer deliver what was reasonably expected? Was the total spend reasonable? Would I call that lawyer back again next time?
Matt has dedicated almost his entire practice to litigation and has represented clients ranging from individuals to privately held and publicly traded corporations in various state and federal courts nationwide, as well as in arbitrations with the AAA and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). His experience covers all phases of the litigation process including case strategy, pre-trial briefing and motion practice, depositions and discovery, dispositive motion practice, trial preparation, trial, and appeals. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in disputes involving claims for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of trust, breach of contract, and claims arising under various state consumer protection and merchandising practices statutes. Matt has extensive class action experience, including several recent class action trials in Missouri state and federal courts.
To be fair, the lawyer you choose to represent your company in litigation probably did not create the law or facts that will control the outcome of your case. However, that lawyer does have the ability to help you develop and manage your expectations going forward, and should prepare your case so that it shines in the light most favorable to it. The lawyer should also understand that you have a business to run, and that your business does not revolve around the lawsuit. As trial lawyers, we all too often forget that our job is not only to “win” the case, but also to take our clients’ legal problems off their plates so they can run their businesses.
Here are some of the types of lawsuits that Rick has handled on behalf of clients around the country:
- Commercial disputes
- Employment discrimination
- Non-compete agreements
- Products liability defense
- Personal injury/Wrongful Death
- Fires and explosions
- Consumer Protection/Fraud
- State Attorney General Investigations/Lawsuits
- Local counsel services (MO and KS state and federal)
Our firm doesn’t take on every case that is sent our way. If we do not believe we are the firm best suited to handle your lawsuit, then we will do our best to connect you with the right law firm for the job. Our referrals are made at no charge to you. Please call us to discuss your next case. (816) 800-5001.
If your law firm needs local counsel to assist on a case venued in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, consider calling Frawley Lytle. With over 40 years combined local experience, our firm can help you and your client navigate our local state and federal courts.
Our services can include:
- motions and pleadings
- pro hac vice sponsorship
- judicial intelligence
- verdict and settlement research
- court appearances as needed
As your local counsel, we’re here to help serve YOUR client. Our goal is to add value to the case and provide as little, or as much, assistance as you and your client need. Give us a call so we can discuss how we can help serve you and your client. (816) 800-5001.
- GENERAL COUNSEL SOLUTIONS
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The old saying–“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”–is absolutely true when it comes to legal advice; a little legal advice can go a long way in helping businesses avoid making decisions that could result in costly legal problems and lawsuits down the road. Large companies hire full-time lawyers to help avoid legal problems and manage litigation, but small and medium-sized businesses don’t not need full-time lawyers and may not have room in the budget to keep them on the payroll. Yet these businesses have some of the same legal needs as larger companies and could benefit greatly from having on demand access to the same high quality legal advice Fortune 1000 companies receive every day.
Rick Frawley spent a decade working as the General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer of a publicly traded, Fortune 1000 company. For ten years, his job was to identify potential legal problems and find solutions before they became real legal problems that could adversely impact the company’s bottom line or interfere with its strategic goals.
With our fair and reasonable hourly rates, our firm can provide you the General Counsel solutions you need at a fraction of what it would cost to keep a full-time lawyer on your payroll. Other work, such as contract review, can be done for a flat fee. Best of all, you can rest assured that we’re not going to nickel and dime you by passing along routine expenses like postage, long-distance, copies or legal research fees. Unless it’s an extraordinary expense, then it’s included in the firm’s hourly rate.
Contact Frawley Lytle to learn more about our General Counsel Solutions and how our services can be tailored to meet your company’s needs and budget.
- LITIGATION
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Litigation Savvy Whether it’s a disgruntled employee, a competitor, or a customer, if you’re in business long enough, you’re probably going to get dragged into a lawsuit Whether you find yourself as the plaintiff or defendant, the question will be “What do I do now?” The answer is simple: Go grow your business and let Frawley Lytle handle the legal stuff.
When resolving disputes, we believe lawsuits, lawyers and legal fees should always be your last choice. But there are times when the other side doesn’t give you a choice.
Sometimes you are 100% right and the other side is being unreasonable. Other times, you might be willing to privately concede your company could have handled things a little differently, and the other side is trying to take advantage of the situation and being greedy. In either case, we’re prepared to take ownership of your legal problem so you can concentrate on your business.
Matt and Rick both began their careers practicing at national and international law firms where they successfully prosecuted and defended lawsuits throughout the country. For the next 10 years, Rick served as the General Counsel of a publicly traded, Fortune 1000 company where he was responsible for selecting, managing and paying outside legal counsel. In that capacity, he came to appreciate that it’s not necessarily the lawyer’s hourly rate, or even the number of hours spent by the lawyer, that matters. It’s all about value. Did the lawyer deliver what was reasonably expected? Was the total spend reasonable? Would I call that lawyer back again next time?
Matt has dedicated almost his entire practice to litigation and has represented clients ranging from individuals to privately held and publicly traded corporations in various state and federal courts nationwide, as well as in arbitrations with the AAA and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). His experience covers all phases of the litigation process including case strategy, pre-trial briefing and motion practice, depositions and discovery, dispositive motion practice, trial preparation, trial, and appeals. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in disputes involving claims for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of trust, breach of contract, and claims arising under various state consumer protection and merchandising practices statutes. Matt has extensive class action experience, including several recent class action trials in Missouri state and federal courts.
To be fair, the lawyer you choose to represent your company in litigation probably did not create the law or facts that will control the outcome of your case. However, that lawyer does have the ability to help you develop and manage your expectations going forward, and should prepare your case so that it shines in the light most favorable to it. The lawyer should also understand that you have a business to run, and that your business does not revolve around the lawsuit. As trial lawyers, we all too often forget that our job is not only to “win” the case, but also to take our clients’ legal problems off their plates so they can run their businesses.
Here are some of the types of lawsuits that Rick has handled on behalf of clients around the country:
- Commercial disputes
- Employment discrimination
- Non-compete agreements
- Products liability defense
- Personal injury/Wrongful Death
- Fires and explosions
- Consumer Protection/Fraud
- State Attorney General Investigations/Lawsuits
- Local counsel services (MO and KS state and federal)
Our firm doesn’t take on every case that is sent our way. If we do not believe we are the firm best suited to handle your lawsuit, then we will do our best to connect you with the right law firm for the job. Our referrals are made at no charge to you. Please call us to discuss your next case. (816) 800-5001.
- LOCAL COUNSEL ASSISTANCE
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If your law firm needs local counsel to assist on a case venued in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, consider calling Frawley Lytle. With over 40 years combined local experience, our firm can help you and your client navigate our local state and federal courts.
Our services can include:
- motions and pleadings
- pro hac vice sponsorship
- judicial intelligence
- verdict and settlement research
- court appearances as needed
As your local counsel, we’re here to help serve YOUR client. Our goal is to add value to the case and provide as little, or as much, assistance as you and your client need. Give us a call so we can discuss how we can help serve you and your client. (816) 800-5001.